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M-DN 14
#WIP FUZES
Region
Germany
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Armament 120 mm (or larger) fin-stabilised mortar bombs. Development By Diehl, to produce a proximity fuze resistant to ECM, snow, rain and other weather effects. Description This is an electro-optic fuze relying upon triangulation principles to detonate the fuze at the selected distance above the target. The burst height is factory-set and may be within the range 1 to 3 m. Burst height is maintained, irrespective of the nature of the ground. The few electronic components are of monolithic and hybrid structure. A
reliable thermal battery and a rugged mechanical safety system are incorporated. Arming is by setback and can be factory-set for a specified launch acceleration. A back-up impact function is fitted and, by simply leaving the protective cap on, to `blind' the electro-optical function, the fuze can be set for impact detonation. No dimensions are available, other than the approximate weight of 450 g. Manufacturer Diehl GmbH.